Arabic Stories for Language Learners - by Hezi Brosh & Lutfi Mansur Mixed Media Product

Book Synopsis

Arabic Stories for Language Learners—a language learning experience for beginner to intermediate students of the Arabic language.

The traditional stories of a country are invaluable at providing insight into understanding the culture, history and language of a people. A great way to learn Arabic, the sixty-six stories found in Arabic Stories for Language Learners present the vocabulary and grammar used every day in Arabic-speaking countries

Pulled from a wide variety of sources that have been edited and simplified for learning purposes, these stories are presented in parallel Arabic and English, facilitating language learning in the classroom and via self-study. Each story is followed by a series of questions in Arabic and English to test comprehension and encourage discussion.

Online companion audio helps students of Arabic improve their pronunciation and inflection, and immerses non-students into the uniquely Arabic storytelling style.

All audio content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website

Review Quotes

"Some of the stories have a moral outcome, while others make light of a situation. The tales are full of narratives that include everyday people and also ones specific to Islamic culture. What I found most helpful was the CD that was included with the book." -- A Crafty Arab blog

About the Author

Hezi Brosh, Ph.D. (1947-2025), was an associate professor at the United States Naval Academy, where he taught Arabic and Hebrew from 2008 until his passing. A lifelong scholar and educator, he shared his love of languages in classrooms across the Middle East and North America. His engaging approach to learning and the teaching materials he created have helped thousands of students and educators. Among Brosh's seven published books are Arabic Stories for Language Learners: Traditional Middle Eastern Tales in Arabic and English and Salamaat! Learning Arabic with Ease (both Tuttle Publishing). A beloved mentor and colleague, he is remembered for his humility, kindness, and deep dedication to his students and family.

Lutfi Mansur, Ph.D. is a professor at the Academic Arab Institute, Beit Berl College, Israel.